Trump’s Big Beautiful healthcare cuts Viral medical horror stories could scramble Republican Sen. Roger Marshall's odds in the Kansas Senate race Salon · Oct 25
Becerra and SEIU Target Valadao's Medicaid Vote as CA-22 Becomes the Fall's Hottest Race Becerra, SEIU unions, and AOC are flooding Bakersfield in CA-22's final stretch in a race that could reshape House control. Latin Times · Oct 23
In Medicaid-Dependent Central Valley, Cuts Pose Political Risk for Six-Term Congressman Rep. David Valadao voted to slash Medicaid, giving Democratic challenger Randy Villegas an opening as voters focus on affordability and health care access. Capital & Main · Oct 23
The Latino District Where Broken Healthcare Pledges and ICE Vans Are Defining the Midterms California's 74%-Latino 22nd District—home to a Medicaid broken promise, an ICE sweep, and the House majority at stake. Latin Times · Oct 17
‘The valley has been left behind’: how one of California’s poorest areas became its toughest political battleground Rising costs and threatened healthcare benefits are testing voters’ loyalty to Trump as Democrat Randy Villegas challenges David Valadao The Guardian - US · Oct 15
Tom Barrett has $2.9M, Gabe Evans $3.9M, David Valadao $3.4M: Inside the huge cash gaps shaping US midterm elections 2026 With the 2026 midterms on the horizon, financial disparities are stark in various competitive U.S. House races. Incumbents frequently enjoy a considerable monetary edge over their challengers within contentious districts. An analysis reveals that numerous Republican lawmakers possess significantly more cash at their disposal than their opponents. Similarly, some Democratic… The Economic Times · Sep 27
Election forecasters rate CA-22 Toss-up or Tilt Republican as Valadao (R) and Villegas (D) run under new district lines Incumbent David Valadao (R) and Randy Villegas (D) are running in the general election for California's 22nd Congressional District on November 3, 2026. Ballotpedia · Jul 18
When parties take victory laps too soon ANALYSIS — Republicans are reveling in recent primary losses of candidates preferred by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. But they don’t have to look back very far to see that upset primary winners can get elected to Congress, including some members of their own party. Democratic strategists tried to tip… Roll Call · Jun 23
Incumbent David Valadao (R) and Randy Villegas (D) advanced from the top-two primary for California's 22nd Congressional District on June 2, 2026 Incumbent David Valadao (R) and Randy Villegas (D) advanced from the top-two primary for California's 22nd Congressional District on June 2, 2026. Jasmeet Bains (D) placed third. Ballotpedia · Jun 12
More fall House matchups set in California For both parties, the bare-knuckle battle for control of the House winds through California. Recent primaries in the Golden State provided an early look at how major themes shaping the midterm elections are playing out: ideological debates roiling the Democratic Party, a redrawn map that threw together two GOP incumbents… Roll Call · Jun 10
A new congressional map is enacted in Louisiana, blocked in Alabama, and dead in South Carolina Welcome to the Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Jun 2
At the Races: Going for the Golden State Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. Tuesday brings the busiest primary… Roll Call · Jun 2
The ferocious battle in California’s heartland laying bare Democrats’ struggles Democrats are determined to flip the 22nd district blue. But which vision for the future will prevail? The Guardian - US · May 31
At the Races: Full disclosure, Jersey edition Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari, Mary Ellen McIntire and Niels Lesniewski New Jersey Rep. Thomas H. Kean Jr. hasn’t been seen in… Roll Call · May 21
Roll Call · May 21 Appropriators approve Legislative Branch spending bill with GAO cuts The House Appropriations Committee advanced a draft fiscal 2027 Legislative Branch spending bill on Wednesday that would slash the budget for the Government Accountability Office by nearly one-quarter and give a boost to Capitol Police. The party-line vote of 34-28 came after a contentious markup stretching late into the evening,…
The Independent UK · May 7 California farmers to destroy 420,000 peach trees after Del Monte collapses Officials say cutting 50,000 tons of peaches from production could prevent $30m in losses for farmers
Roll Call · Apr 2 Wave of retirements and politics promise spending panel makeover The House Appropriations Committee is set to undergo a major shake-up following the midterm elections, especially among its Republicans. With four members retiring, two running for Senate and four others in potentially tight reelection contests, nearly a third of the committee’s Republicans may not return in the next Congress. Democrats…
Roll Call · Mar 24 More doctors and nurses hoping to operate in Congress ANALYSIS — At a time when most voters are skeptical of politicians, both parties are looking to doctors and nurses to secure control of Congress. With nearly two dozen doctors and nurses currently serving on Capitol Hill, it’s a pretty good strategy. Even if health care isn’t the top issue…
Roll Call · Nov 5, 2025 It's Calvert vs. Kim in redrawn Southern California district - Roll Call California's redistricting turned Republican Ken Calvert's seat blue, so he'll run in an adjoining district held by GOP incumbent Young Kim.
The Guardian - US · Aug 10, 2025 Trump’s sweeping bill looms large over Democrats and Republicans as they head for recess Republicans see it as the epitome of Trump keeping his promises, while for Democrats it’s an opportunity to return from the political wilderness
Roll Call · Jul 3, 2025 Sweeping tax and spending bill hands both parties a midterm message - Roll Call The massive tax and spending package that cleared the House on Thursday handed Democrats and Republicans both a message for the 2026 midterms.
Roll Call · Jun 27, 2025 House appropriators approve Legislative Branch bill with GAO cuts - Roll Call The House Appropriations Committee advanced a draft spending bill that would slash the budget for the Government Accountability Office.
Roll Call · Jun 24, 2025 GOP weighs canceling recess to wrap up Trump’s budget bill - Roll Call Republican leaders are stepping on the gas to get the giant budget package to President Donald Trump's desk before his July 4 deadline.
Roll Call · Jun 23, 2025 House subcommittee advances Legislative Branch spending bill - Roll Call A proposal to cut the GAO's budget nearly in half could cause Congress to miss out on billions of dollars in savings, Democrats say.
Latin Times · Jun 16, 2025 GOP Sen. Criticizes Trump Stopping Immigration Enforcement Operations For Some Workers: 'I Don't Think We Should Pull Back' Republican Senator Tom Cotton said immigration enforcement operations shouldn't stop for hotel and farmworkers, among others, even if it threatens the industries